Austin Real Estate | Lake Travis Real Estate

I took the quick drive from my house just after noon today to the Lake Austin park in my neighborhood, Apache Shores.  It was nice to see so much activity.  A couple with small kids had a BBQ grill going, 3 kids were playing at the rope swing, multiple boats were waiting to launch and boats were on Lake Austin. I took a few photos ...

Sales of new homes in Apache Shores have really fallen flat.  By new, I mean built in 2007 or later.  Only 3 new homes have sold in Apache Shores in 2008 and there are 2 under contract.  There are currently 36 active listings for new homes in Apache Shores. Of the new active listings, they average 1913 square feet with 3 bedrooms ...

I was driving around Apache Shores the other day marveling at the new homes going up in that neighborhood, which is where I live.  The transition from 5 years ago is amazing.  Take a look: These new homes sit overlooking Lake Apache, a little lake in Apache Shores. These two 3-story homes are on Brass Buttons.  Though ...

Apache shores continues to gain strength in terms of real estate prices.  Through March 5, 2007 there have been 8 new homes that have sold.  The average price has been $225,484 and the average price per square foot has been $135.72.  By new, I am referring to any house with a year built date of 2006 or later.  For the ...

Apache Shores, an Austin area subdivision between Lakeway and Mansfield Dam, has seen significant change in recent years.  The transition really started a couple of years ago, but 2006 was telling in terms of the Apache Shores real estate market.In 2006, 78 single-family (not mobile) homes sold.  The prices ranged from under $100,000 to ...